Cancer

There are many different types of cancers. All are characterized by cells that start growing abnormally and spread to other parts of the body.

Based on Canadian Cancer Statistics , 40% of Canadian women and 45% of men will develop cancer during their lifetimes.  The number of new cancer cases continues to rise steadily as the Canadian population grows and ages. The risk of developing cancer increases dramatically with age.

Finding cancer early (detection) is important: the sooner you find the cancer, the sooner you can get it treated.

There are steps you can take to reduce your risk of developing cancer:

• Not smoking or being around smoke
• Eating better
• Being more active
• Protecting yourself from the sun
• Seeing your doctor when your health changes
• Being screened for cancer 

Becoming informed about cancer and knowing what to do if you have the disease are important parts of treatment.  The Canadian Cancer Society has resources to help with this, including resources in your province or territory .

For more information:

• Prostate Cancer
• Lung Cancer
• Thyroid Cancer
• Bone Cancer
• Breast Cancer
• Cervical Cancer
• Childhood Cancer
• Colorectal Cancer
• Melanoma Skin Cancer
• Non Melanoma Skin Cancer
• Government of Canada action on Cancer
• Latest Research on Cancer
• Facts and Figures on Cancer in Canada
• About the Government of Canada’s Cancer program
• What can I do if I have Cancer?

Funding

• Current Funding Opportunities
• Cancer Funding Programs
  • Canadian Breast Cancer Initiative Funding Program (CBCI)
  • Healthy Living and Chronic Disease Funding Program (HLCD)